Relating To Historic Preservation Reviews.

The bill aims to amend the National Historic Preservation Act to streamline and improve the historic preservation review process for federally assisted projects. It seeks to expedite reviews, enhance coordination among involved parties, and provide clarity on the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders. The bill intends to ensure efficient project approvals while maintaining the protection of historic resources. It also proposes measures to address any adverse impacts on historic properties and promote compliance with preservation standards. Overall, the bill aims to balance development needs with preserving our nation's cultural heritage effectively.

• 2023-01-23: Pending introduction.

• 2023-01-25: Introduced and Pass First Reading.

• 2023-01-30: Referred to WAL, JHA, referral sheet 3

• 2023-02-02: Bill scheduled to be heard by WAL on Tuesday, 02-07-23 9:30AM in House conference room 430 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.

• 2023-02-07: The committee on WAL recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 8 Ayes: Representative(s) Ichiyama, Poepoe, Chun, Ganaden, Hashem, Morikawa, Takayama, Souza; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.

• 2023-02-16: Reported from WAL (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 505) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to JHA.

• 2023-02-16: Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on JHA with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Todd excused (1).

• 2023-12-11: Carried over to 2024 Regular Session.